Sounds like a piston or rod problem. You might be lucky if a valve retainer failed with the valve hitting a piston which would also explain the power loss. Any smoke or coolant in oil? Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of grant l lindberg Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 12:01 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '90 engine problem Severe loss of power + rattling sounds from '90 engine. I made a short recording - the rattling is most pronounced after 6 sec, around 8 sec there is a "clunk", rattling is in the recording is not as noticeable after this. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13252992/vanagon%20engine.mp3 Any ideas what might be happening? I'm debating whether it will be worth towing it to shop; I fear that repairs will be too costly. Also, any recommendations for engine repair shops in the SF bay area? Thanks! |
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